Upcoming Events
Charge Conference
Charge Conference will be held at Asbury UMC this year.
We will gather to worship together in the Sanctuary at 6pm.
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
GROG - Youth Group
Youth Group is playing GROG tonight!
Come on down to Fellowship Hall from 6pm to 8pm.
Open to all youth in middle and high school.
Contact Ms.Suzy with any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org
UWIF Conference Annual Meeting
The Peninsula-Delaware Conference United Women in Faith (UWIF) Annual Meeting will be held at Hurlock United Methodist Chruch Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 1pm.
Guest speaker: Suzanna Toma, Director of Development for UWIF
Register by November 1st here: https://pendel-reg.brtapp.com/UWFAnnualMeeting25
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell for further details at 404 593 3554
ASP Pancake Breakfast
The first pancake breakfast of the year is finally here!!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Fall Bingo
Come on down to Fellowship Hall at Asbury UMC for some Fall Bingo fun!
Ages 5 - Adult
There will be prizes!
We hope to see you there!
RMD & QCD Presentation
Sign Up to Learn More about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from your retirement funds.
The Asbury UMC Finance Committee will be hosting Kimberly Magaha from Wealthspire Advisors on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4pm in the Mackey Room.
If you are 70 ½ or older and have an IRA, especially for any Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) you need to make, and you might be eligible to take advantage of this program, reduce your tax liability, meet any RMD requirements you have, and benefit the church at the same time!
Please call Janice Ilzcuk or email janice@asburyweb.org to sign up – we would like all those interested to register no later than 5pm on November 10th
New Members Class
Are you interested in becoming a member at Asbury?
This fall, Pastor Chelsea will host a class for those interested in exploring membership.
Class will meet on Sunday, November 16, from 12:15-2:15pm in the Library.
Lunch will be provided, and childcare will be available upon request.
Members will then join Asbury in the November 23 worship service.
Let Chelsea know if you are interested in exploring membership at Asbury.
Lunch & Learn
November’s Lunch & Learn is presented by Asbury’s Church & Society.
This month, all are welcome to meet in Fellowship Hall following the 11am Festive Service for a light lunch and to hear from guest speaker, Karen Cooper, the Community Relations Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County.
Come and learn about this worthwhile organization which provides affordable housing in our community.
Friendsgiving - Youth Group
Asbury’s Youth Group will be having Friendsgiving again this year!
All youth in middle and high school are welcome to join in from 6pm to 8pm in Fellowship Hall for a shared meal and fun games.
We are thankful for friendship!
Reach out to Ms.Suzy if you have any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org
Pollinator Garden Clean-Up
A Volunteer Opportunity from the Church and Society Committee
The second Pollinator Clean-Up this fall will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9-12, weather permitting.
Gloves and tools available or you may bring your own.
Coffee, water, and donuts will be provided!
No skill needed!
Instructions will be provided, school age, youth, adults and seniors all welcome.
Come and help us care for God's creation. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can.
Questions? Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahoo.com.
Decorating Asbury for Advent/Christmas
Want to help transform Asbury into an Advent/Christmas wonderland?
All are welcome to help us decorate the halls of Asbury for the season of Advent following the Festive 11am service on November 23rd.
We’ll have festive music and some treats!
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
Thanksgiving Service
Asbury is teaming up with Bethesda and Trinity for a Thanksgiving Service.
This service will take place in the Sanctuary at Asbury UMC.
Let’s worship and give thanks together.
Christmas Fun Fair
Asbury UMC will be hosting a Christmas Fun Fair for kids!
Join us in Fellowship Hall for games and crafts!
This event will take place from 10am to 12pm
More info to come!
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Another ASP Pancake Breakfast is here and delicious!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Blue Christmas
A worship experience for all those for whom this time of year is difficult; for whatever reason.
Join us in the Sanctuary at 7pm.
Behold, Your Lord Comes to You - A Chancel Choir Christmas Program
Asbury’s Chancel Choir would like to present ‘Behold, Your Lord Comes to You’
Please join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate in joyful song as Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth approaches.
Christmas Eve at Asbury
Christmas Eve at Asbury includes 3 services:
4pm Family Friendly Service in the Sanctuary
A convenient time for families
Melody Makers, Cherub Choir, and Kingdom Kids will be sharing their music
Enjoy a retelling of the nativity
7pm CAYR Christmas
formatted like our informal Come As You Are service
Come to a Christmas Eve service in your Christmas Pajamas if you’d like (come as you are for real!)
10pm Lessons & Carols
Like the title suggests, full of lessons and carols
See the Sanctuary in the beauty of night and candlelight
All services include Communion and ‘Silent Night’ by Candlelight
Combined 10am Worship Service
Instead of our usual 3 worship services, today we all gather together for one 10am service in the Sanctuary.
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Asbury’s ASP team has a fundraising challenge for Sunday School!
We’ll meet in our usual Sunday School classrooms, then head down to Fellowship Hall to find out more about ASP and accept the challenge!
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Did you give up pancakes for New Year’s?
We’re not judging!
You can enjoy some sausage, a fruit cup, and/or some egg casserole instead!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Pancake Breakfast
At Asbury, we LOVE pancakes and supporting our ASP team. Don’t you?
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Did you give up pancakes for Lent?
No problem! Sundays don’t technically count….
BUT we also have fruit cups, sausage, and egg casserole.
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Ignite Youth Conference
The Ignite Conference takes place in Ocean City, MD every year and is hosted by the Baltimore-Washington & Peninsula-Delaware Area UMC Conference.
Speakers and Christian Music Artists help create this high-energy worship experience for youth in grades 6 - 12.
Learn more about Ignite here.
For more information and to sign up, reach out to Suzy Creel at suzy@asburyweb.org
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Pancake Breakfast
Today is the LAST PANCAKE BREAKFAST until fall!
Savor every bite!
Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!
Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.
Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Did Sunday School reach their fundraising goal?
We are eager to find out at today’s Sunday School Assembly with ASP!
Please note: We will be meeting in our Sunday School rooms then heading to Fellowship Hall - where we will dismiss. Thank you!
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Commissioning
Join us in the 8:45am Garden Service to commission our ASP Team as they prepare to head out on their mission trip to Appalachia on June 20th.
Deborah Circle Meeting
Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.
For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104
ASP Sharing Sunday
We’ll be hearing from our ASP team at both the 8:45am Garden Service and the 10am Festive Service about their recent trip to Appalachia.
All are welcome!
Cross Connection
Cross Connection is an organization providing opportunities to serve others.
Through Cross Connection, Asbury will be sending a team of youth and adults on a mission trip to Richmond, VA.
Stay tuned for more information to come.
If you are interested in learning more about Cross Connection, visit their website here.
If you would like to know more about this mission trip with Asbury, please reach out to Suzy Creel at suzy@asburyweb.org
Trunk-or-Treat
The Asbury Parking lot facing Rt. 13 will have some fun cars with trunks full of treats!
Volunteers decorate their trunks and hand out candy as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating.
All are welcome!
Interested in volunteering? Have any questions? Contact Heather Harmon at heather@asburyweb.org
UWIF District Meeting
UWIF is United Women in Faith, a organization of the United Methodist Church run by women with the aim to connect and nurture women.
Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell for further details at 404 593 3554
Ignite Fall Bonfire at Pecometh
Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People’s Ministries invite you to gather for a cozy fall evening full of campfire fun, community, and connection. Whether you’re bringing your youth group, family, or friends, this event is the perfect way to experience camp in the cool autumn air—with colorful leaves, warm s’mores, and joyful worship.
Contact Ms.Suzy at suzy@asburyweb.org
Ms.Suzy can provide a ride to Pecometh on a first come-first serve basis!
Hymn Festival with Trinity & Bethesda
All are welcome to join us in Asbury’s Sanctuary to hear the beautiful music shared by Asbury’s Chancel Choir teamed up with Choirs from Trinity UMC and Bethesda UMC.
Kitten Kafe Service Project
All Middle and High Youth are welcome to join in on this exciting collaboration with the Kitten Kafe!
You must register with Ms.Suzy by October 8th in order to attend.
Please note that dinner will not be provided for this event.
CANCELED - ASP Car Wash Fundraiser
Please note this event has been canceled due to weather
Stay safe as the Nor’easter comes through!
You can support Asbury Service Project at their monthly pancake breakfasts at Asbury starting next month and/or by sponsoring someone going on their mission trip in June!
World Communion Sunday - ONE SERVICE
There is only one combined service on October 5th!
We’re getting together in ONE service for World Communion Sunday.
Where? The Sanctuary
All are welcome!
Potluck to follow
Bishop Easterling Visiting
Bishop Easterling will be visiting each district in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference this fall to meet with clergy and laity for a time of sharing, listening, and connection. As we begin a new appointment year and build new relationships, these gatherings will be vital moments of unity and vision.
Salisbury is part of the Lower Shore District within the Pen-Del Conference
Bishop Easterling will be visiting the Lower Shore District on September 28th at 4pm at the following location:
St Luke-Hebron
8034 Levin Dashiell Rd
Hebron, MD
21830
If you’d like to learn more about the Pen-Del conference, click here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Chelsea at chelsea@asburyweb.org
Acolyte & Crucifer Training
Youth in grades 6 through 12 play an important role in our Festive Service in the Sanctuary.
Middle School students are acolytes tasked with lighting the candles early on in worship, helping with offering, and extinguishing some of the candles at the end of the service.
High School students are crucifers tasked with carrying the cross in and out of the Sanctuary as well as helping with offering and Communion.
In order to do so, you need to go through training first!
The next training is Sunday, September 28th from 12pm to 12:30pm.
Be sure to attend this training if you missed the last one and wish to acolyte/crucifer! Thank you!
Questions? suzy@asburyweb.org
3rd Grade Bibles
3rd Grade Bibles will be presented at the 8:45am CAYR service in Fellowship Hall.
This gift is made possible by the generous donation of the Holloway family, in memory of Marianna Holloway.
Salisbury Zoo Clean-Up
We’ll be meeting at the Salisbury Zoo to help keepers and maintenance staff.
More info to come!
Reach out to Suzy Creel with any questions or if you’re interested at suzy@asburyweb.org
Pollinator Garden - Fall Clean Up
Come help clean up our Pollinator Gardens to prepare them for the cold weather ahead!
The Pollinator Gardens are located in Asbury’s South Parking Lot.
They are maintained by Church & Society and other volunteers.
Gloves and some tools will be available - bring your own if you prefer!
Weather permitting
Water, coffee, and donuts will be available!!
UWIF Fall Dinner
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Asbury UMC’s circle groups will again host a fall dinner inviting other churches to join us.
We will provide a pot-luck dinner.
The speaker this year is Debbie Donoway, director of Salisbury Urban Ministries. Debbie will present an overview of SUM and how we can help support this agency that provides vital services to the Salisbury Community.
All Asbury women are invited and we encourage you to bring a friend. It is a fun night of good food and fellowship!
Fall Lay Academy
If you’re looking to become a Certified Lay Servant in the UMC or to maintain your certified status - these classes are for you!
Registrations are due by September 15th - no registrations will be accepted on opening night!
Click here for the registration form and information on all available Monday and Saturday classes.
Youth Group
Here’s what’s happening at Youth Group:
Dinner will be hotdogs and mac&cheese with sides
We’ll be meeting with Asbury’s Communications Coordinator, Mary Beth Gicking, to work on a design for Asbury’s youth!
We’ll play some card games and chat about Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
‘I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
ASP Kickoff Meeting
Asbury/Appalachia Service Project is starting off their year!
Those returning as well as high school students and adults interested in going on ASP’s mission trip to Appalachia in the summer should all attend this meeting!
1pm*-2pm in Fellowship Hall
*1pm – anyone new to ASP who has not been a part of the ministry in the past (youth must have a parent attend)
1:30pm – all returning ASP’ers
Contact Dale Cropper if you have any questions or need further information
410.430.3164
Lunch & Learn
Church & Society presents the first Lunch & Learn of the fall!
All are welcome to join us in the Mackey Room following the 11am Festive service for a light lunch and to hear from this month’s speaker.
More details to come.
UWIF - Spiritual Growth Retreat
United Women in Faith (UWIF) is hosting a spiritual growth retreat!
This retreat is open to all women - even if you are not part of UWIF.
We will gather at Simpson United Methodist Church at 907 Centerville Road in Wilmington, DE from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
The theme of this retreat is EXTRAORDINARY FAITH. You won't want to miss this event hosted by the Delaware District United Women in Faith!
Please register via the registration link: https://pendel-reg.brtapp.com/UWFRetreat by September 12th!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Asbury’s leadership team for UWIF or Deaconess Ruth Campbell
Church & Society - New Members Welcome!
Church & Society welcomes new members!
Come out to our next meeting on Monday, September 15th at 6pm in the Catley Library.
We discuss, address issues that affect church and community, Social Principles of UMC, Climate Justice, Racial Justice, Food Insecurities, Homelessness and more.
Handbells
An adult Handbell choir is reforming at Asbury UMC, and the first rehearsal is tonight!
College-aged and up are invited to join.
Ringing or music experience is preferred.
Questions? gunner@asburyweb.org
Adult Handchime Choir Interest Session
Are you interested in ringing Handchimes?
There will be an interest session for an Adult Handchime Choir on Wednesday, September 10th at 4pm in the Choir Room.
Sharon Birch will be directing!
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Please note children in 3rd-5th grade also play handchimes in the Kingdom Kids Choir. More info under Children’s Ministries.
Children's Choirs Resume
Asbury’s Children’s and Kids’ Choirs are back!
4:30pm - 5pm: Melody Makers (ages 3 and 4) in Fox Room
5pm - 5:30pm: Cherub Choir (K - 2nd) in Mackey Room
5:40pm - 6:10pm: Kingdom Kids (3rd - 5th) in Mackey Room *Please note Kingdom Kids has alternating sessions for singing and ringing
All children and kids are welcome to join Asbury’s choirs.
These are free choirs!
Please reach out to Heather Harman with any questions or to sign up your child at heather@asburyweb.org
Youth Group
Youth Group is back!!
Youth in 6th to 12th grades and their families are invited to the first Youth Group gathering of the ‘25-’26 year!
Dinner will be provided: pizza and sides
Youth are welcome to play basketball or cornhole or hang out while Pastor Chelsea and Ms.Suzy get a chance to chat with parents.
We’ll all come together for a game with parents and youth!
Join us in Fellowship Hall from 6pm to 8pm!
Youth Choir
Youth Choir is back at Asbury UMC!
All middle and high students are invited to join in and sing in this new choir directed by Nan Phiefer and accompanied by Gunner Chancey.
Youth Choir meets weekly in the choir room.
Any questions? Reach out to Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Fall Kick-Off
It’s Fall Kick-off at Asbury UMC!
What does that mean?
It means we’re back to our ‘school year’ Schedule with 3 worship services and the return of the 10am Sunday School hour for all ages!
Worship Services include:
8am - Early Morning Asbury (EMA); a reflective service in the Sanctuary
8:45am - Come As You Are (CAYR); an informal service in the Fellowship Hall
11am - Festive; a formal service in the Sanctuary
This worship schedule occurs September through May.
The Chosen - Youth & Family Study
Youth 6th-12th grade and their families are invited to watch and discuss the TV series “The Chosen.”
Upstairs in the Sunday School rooms 6:30pm-8pm; Thursdays
Back-to-School Bike Night
Join us in Asbury’s South Parking Lot for the 6th Annual Back-to-School Bike Night!
Bring your bike, scooter, skates, etc. and enjoy an evening of fun and togetherness before the school year starts back up!
Contact Heather Harman or Suzy Creel with any questions at heather@asburyweb.org and suzy@asburyweb.org, respectively.
Puppets for Christ - Orientation
If you are:
going into grade 6 or above
interested in learning more about Puppets for Christ
then this Orientation is for YOU!
Meet in the Mackey Room at 7pm. At least one parent must attend with their youth.
You’ve always wanted to be a puppeteer, so what are you waiting for?
Contact Amy Cropper at 410-726-2847 or email to puppetboss@comcast.net if you are interested. An RSVP is encouraged.
If you are interested in joining, but unable to attend this meeting, the leaders request you let Amy know by Monday, September 1st.
Everyone who would like to be in the Puppets for Christ ministry needs to be registered and ready to go by September 8th.
Hope to see you there!
Acolyte & Crucifer Training
Youth in grades 6-8 qualify to be an Acolyte.
Youth in grades 9-12 qualify to be a Crucifer.
Acolytes and Crucifers play an important role in the 11am Festive service each Sunday during our service schedule Sept.-May.
The roles have changed a bit, so it is recommended that all youth take - or re-take - training with Ms.Suzy!
Training begins following the 10am service on August 24th
Contact Ms.Suzy with any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org
Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume
Chancel Choir resumes rehearsing tonight at 7pm in the choir room.
All who love to sing are welcome to join - all skill levels welcome!
If you have any questions, reach out to Director Gunner Chancey at gunner@asburyweb.org
Please note the next rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 7pm. Then we’ll resume Thursdays in September.